Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI

About the role

Our client in the industrial automation and process systems industry is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to add to their team. In this role, you will lead full project lifecycles for industrial automation and process control systems. Leveraging your background in PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, and system integration, you will work closely with clients to deliver customized automation solutions for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is well-suited for candidates who want to mentor others, are comfortable working directly with customers, and thrive when leading in hands-on project environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with strong long-term growth potential and future leadership opportunities. Start date: ASAP. Sponsorship: Not available. Relocation assistance: Available. Travel: 20‑25% within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and control system architecture diagrams
• Design electrical control panels and create schematic drawings using AutoCAD
• Specify control system components and prepare system documentation
• Develop PLC I/O assignments and program using Allen‑Bradley Logix platforms
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications using industry‑standard platforms
• Design industrial communication networks and supporting data infrastructure
• Support new/existing client systems and participate in onsite commissioning/startup activities
• Train client operations and maintenance teams on equipment and control system functionality
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required
• 7+ years industrial automation and controls programming experience required
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience required
• Demonstrated expertise in system integration and commissioning required
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley Logix and AutoCAD 2D/3D required

Pay

Salary: $125,000 – $145,000 + Discretionary Bonus (10%)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401(k) w/ 5% Match
• + more

Schedule

Full‑Time, approximately 45‑55 hours per week